Chemical Operator

Job Title: General Laborer/Chemical Operator

Job Description

Join our team as a General Laborer in a local parts cleaning company where you will play a key role in maintaining and inspecting parts and assemblies for high-tech semiconductor manufacturing. Begin your journey with an initial schedule of Monday to Friday from 6am to 2:30 pm, transitioning to either a front or back half shift, Wednesday to Saturday or Sunday to Wednesday, from 6am to 4:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• Process, clean, and inspect parts and assemblies from semiconductor manufacturing.
• Disassemble, clean/refurbish, reassemble, perform final clean, and prepare parts in a controlled cleanroom environment.
• Maintain the highest safety and quality standards while focusing on customer needs and company values.
• Practice inventory management to ensure proper stocking levels.
• Receive, inspect, process, package, and transport parts and components.
• Support maintenance of processing equipment including media blasters, solvent benches, ultrasonic tanks, and ovens.
• Utilize various cleaning techniques, including mechanical and chemical cleaning equipment.
• Use safety equipment daily, such as hearing protection, safety glasses or face shields, and chemical-resistant aprons and gloves.
• Handle potentially hazardous materials following appropriate safety procedures.
• Work in a cleanroom environment, wearing appropriate garments and following micro-contamination protocols.
• Strictly adhere to all corporate, industry, and site protocols and procedures.
• Ensure work area, equipment, and tools are clean and properly maintained.
• Read and understand written work instructions and procedures, ensuring each step is annotated as complete when finished.

Essential Skills

• Experience in production, using hand and power tools.
• Proficiency with measuring tools and assembly.
• Experience working in cleanroom environments.
• Chemical handling knowledge.
• Ability to lift up to 25 - 50 lbs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• General labor experience.
• Experience in assembly and semiconductor processes.

Why Work Here?

This is a stable company offering opportunities for growth and training in other areas, making it an excellent entry point into semiconductor roles.

Work Environment

You will work in a cleanroom, shop, and warehouse environment, adhering to stringent cleanliness and safety protocols while wearing appropriate attire.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hillsboro, OR.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Hillsboro,OR.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 23, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.